Pigeon, Michigan

Pigeon, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Pigeon, Michigan
settlement_type = Village
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map_caption = Location of Pigeon, Michigan


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Huron

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area_total_km2 = 2.1
area_land_km2 = 2.1
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 0.8
area_land_sq_mi = 0.8
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1207
population_density_km2 = 565.3
population_density_sq_mi = 1464.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 190
elevation_ft = 623
latd = 43 |latm = 49 |lats = 47 |latNS = N
longd = 83 |longm = 16 |longs = 19 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 48755
area_code = 989
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blank_info = 26-64060GR|2
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blank1_info = 0634847GR|3
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Pigeon is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,207 at the 2000 census. The village is within Winsor Township.

Geography

*According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all land.
*It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,207 people, 496 households, and 332 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,464.2 per square mile (568.3/km²). There were 518 housing units at an average density of 628.4/sq mi (243.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.60% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 1.08% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.

There were 496 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,618, and the median income for a family was $44,563. Males had a median income of $31,599 versus $19,886 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,142. About 5.0% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Local attractions and activities

Pigeon Historical Depot Museum is in the downtown. The Grand Trunk Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot is a state historical site. Local artifacts and memorabilia are displayed. [ [http://www.huroncounty.com/ Huron County website and links] ] . A number of wind farms have been built in and around Pigeon in 2007 and beyond.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.huroncounty.com/ Huron County website and links]


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